Over the past eight weeks, my experience in Berlin has been one of the most rewarding and transformative opportunities I have ever had. Coming into this internship, I expected to gain professional experience in an international setting, but I left with so much more than that. I developed new skills, built meaningful relationships, immersed myself…
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Week 8: Ku’damm and Kelly
As my international internship program begins to come to an end, I have been reflecting on everything I have experienced over the past eight weeks. Coming back this week from my weekend trip to Prague gave me even more time to think about how much this experience has impacted me, both professionally and personally. Before…
Week 7: Communication and Charcuterie
One of the most interesting aspects of my internship in Germany has been experiencing a different communication style in the workplace. Before arriving in Berlin, our study abroad program introduced us to the concept of low-context and high-context communication. Germany is considered a low-context culture, meaning people generally communicate in a direct, clear, and straightforward…
Week 6: Leadership Lessons
As I wrap up my sixth week in Berlin, it is hard to believe how quickly this experience is flying by. This week marked a major milestone in my internship as we officially wrapped up Berlin Blockchain Festival, the biggest event of the summer for our team. After weeks of planning, coordinating, and preparing for…
Week 5: From Tourist to Temporary Local 🫣
As I finish my fifth week in Berlin, it is hard to believe that I am already halfway through my internship experience. This week was a great balance between work and enjoying the city. After spending last weekend traveling in Greece, it felt nice to settle back into life in Berlin and have what felt…
Week 4: Fruit Fruit and more Fruit
As I finish my fourth week in Berlin, it is hard to believe how quickly my time abroad has been moving. This week was another busy one both professionally and personally. At my internship with W3, I continued creating content, helping with internal management tasks, and learning more about the operations that keep a growing…
Week 3: From Kurfürstendamm to Möckernbrücke
As I finish up my third week in Berlin, with a successful solo travel weekend now under my belt, it is becoming even more surreal that I have the opportunity to spend my summer living and working abroad. Each week seems to go by faster than the last as I continue balancing my internship responsibilities…
Week 2: Working at W3
My first week officially starting my internship at W3 in Berlin has been an exciting and rewarding experience so far. Over the past week, I have had the opportunity to meet so many new people from different backgrounds, spend time in a creative work environment, and even get to know the company dogs that are…
Week 1: Berlin Beginnings
Hallo! During my first week in Berlin, I had the opportunity to explore the city and prepare for the start of my international internship with w3.hub, a Web3 innovation hub focused on supporting the growth of blockchain technology and decentralized digital communities. Although my internship officially begins tomorrow, this first week allowed me to adjust…

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